Portable pedestal table



Oct. 17, 1950 c, ELY 2,526,011

PORTABLE PEDESTAL TABLE Filed Sept. 23, 1947 IN V EN TOR. J fiddwom amy Patented Oct. 17, 1950 UNITEDSTATES PATENT OFFICE Addison o. E1y, Westfield, N. J. Application September 23, 1947, Serial No. 775,707

4 Claims.

This invention relates to portable tables or stands and more particularly to inexpensive tables of individual type for use in the garden or on the lawn or at the beach.

It has become a custom to haveinformal parties on the lawn or at the beach and very frequently it is desired to have a simple table for supporting individual plates or glasses or other objects. As a rule, the turf is irregular so that the usual table mounted on three ormore legs can not be placed in a certain upright position and at best, these tables are tall, unsteady and generally unsatisfactory. Heavier tables are of course less portable and more expensive.

In accordance with my invention, I propose to use a one-legged table having an integrated top which overcomes the foregoing difficulties. I do not mean to say, however, that I consider all onelegged tables to be within the purview of my in-- vention for I am aware that tables of this general class have been used with some success in the past. I do considerthat the particular type of table which I will hereinafter describe in detail is not only unique in construction, but is outstanding in its adaptability and is by far the least expensive table for its purpose of which I am aware.

More particularly, it is the principal object of my invention to provide a one-legged portable table for garden or lawn use which will be rugged but inexpensive, stable but light, and will be ornamental aS well as useful to the highest degree.

A more specific object of my invention is to provide a single-legged sheet metal table, the leg of which is adapted to be forced into the ground without damage to a lawn or other growing material, and may be readily withdrawn therefrom Without leaving an objectionable hole, yet will have the rigidity necessary for holding dishes, etc., as for individual party service.

Further objects and advantages of my invention will appear from the following description of a preferred form of embodiment thereof, taken in connection with the attached drawings, in which:

Fig, l is a side elevation, with parts broken away, of the improved type of table;

Fig. 2 is a top plan view of the table show in Fig. 1 with the leg attaching portion shown in dotted outline;

Fig. 3 is a pattern of the leg;

Fig. 4 is a cross section of a modified form 0 l Fig. 5 is a cross section of a still further modif ed form Of leg,

One of the important characteristics of my table generally shown at [0, is that it has but from a single piece of metal which is conveniently bent about its longitudinal center at l5 to form a right angular cross section body. The sides of the leg'are conveniently tapered at [6 and. come to an oblong point [8.

At the top of the leg l2, marginal portions IZa are formed by bending along line 20, the notched portion 22 being first cut out as shown. The 6X:

tension portions l2a. thus form a continuous planar surface at right angles to the body of the leg portions and thus serve as an attaching surface for the top H.

The top H is conveniently secured to the leg extension pieces l2a. as by riveting, welding or other permanent means as suggested by circular pieces 23.

The top M is also preferably made of metal, as from a single common shape such as a circle, or polygon. The edge pieces Ma, may be turned up along chordal lines 24, if desired, and various ornamental effects can be obtained in any wellknown manner.

When the leg is integrated to the top, a very rigid structure results for the leg is braced in both directions and by being secured to extensions of the leg itself, it'is rigid with respect to the top. The curved point permits easy insertion into the ground, again with parts in right angular relation but without the formation of an unsightly hole.

If desired, the leg I2 may have an aperture 26 to support the table when not in use and it also serves as a support during initial stages of construction, as when spraying, for example.

It will thus appear that each part of the table serves a multiple purpose, in that the top is not only a platform but also a final brace for the angle portions of the leg, while the leg is not only a substantial support for direct tension loads, but has an open linear cross sectio the portions of which act as a cross brace in different directions for the top.

A modified construction is shown in Fig. 4 in which the cross section of the leg 30 is substantially semi-circular. Such a construction is similar to the right angular section of Fig. 3 and also gives a cross braced effect. It can also be readily projected into the ground and removed without leaving a hole or causing injury.

A still further modified construction is shown in Fig. 5 in which the leg cross section 46 is sin- Q nous or sinusoidal. This is merely a double reentrant portion, readily formed from sheet metal with common tools. It has cross braced effect.

While I have shown and described preferred forms of embodiment of my invention, I am aware that other modifications may be made thereto and I, therefore, desire to include such modifications as reasonably come within the scope and spirit of the description herein and of the claims appended hereinafter.

I claim:

1. A portable pedestal table having a single sheet metal leg and a top, said leg having an open linear cross section with portions in cross braced relation to form a vertical beam of sub stantial rigidity, said leg having extension pieces at right angles thereto adjacent said top and being integrally secured to said top thereby, said leg being tapered from top to bottom, and having an oblong ground piercing portion.

2. A portable table as claimed in claim 1 in which the leg cross section is right angular.

3. A portable table as claimed in claim 1 in which the leg cross section is semi-circular.

1. A portable table as claimed in claim 1 in which the leg cross section is sinusoidal.

ADDISON C. ELY.

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